Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:Transportation Clerk
BiRite Foodservice Distributors is a third generation, family-owned company that offers you a Complete Foodservice Solution. We offer unsurpassed service to all areas of foodservice throughout the greater Bay Area and Sacramento.Since 1966 we have focused on being the best foodservice partner in the Bay Area. We remain committed to serving our community with quality products, timely deliveries, and competitive pricing.
The Transportation Clerk is responsible for planning and documenting the loading of freight onto trucks, ensuring optimal space utilization, adherence to weight distribution regulations, and timely deliveries. This role coordinates with warehouse and transportation teams to streamline operations and reduce delays or damages during transit. This position will report to the Transportation Manager.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilize routing software (e.g., RoadNet) to balance trailer loads based on product size, weight, and pallet configuration.
- Develop and maintain accurate load maps and documentation for all outgoing shipments.
- Review order details and truck specifications to determine optimal loading patterns.
- Ensure compliance with DOT weight limits and axle load requirements.
- Communicate load plans to warehouse loaders, drivers, and dispatch teams.
- Track and verify accuracy of loaded freight against shipping documents.
- Report any discrepancies or damages to the appropriate departments.
- Coordinate loading schedules to meet delivery timelines and reduce dwell time.
- Maintain records of load configurations for audits or claims investigations.
- Assist with warehouse functions, such as staging freight or scanning inventory, as needed.
- Support continuous improvement efforts in loading efficiency and safety.
- Provide routing support as needed, including but not limited to vacation scheduling, routine routing maintenance, and driver communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience in warehouse operations, transportation planning, or routing coordination.
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations, load balancing, and freight routing principles.
- Proficient in routing/load optimization tools and WMS/TMS platforms; Microsoft Excel experience required.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; capable of handling fast-paced environments.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus; forklift certification a plus.
- Experience with RoadNet Anywhere or other transportation routing software is highly preferred.
- Self-motivated and dependable, with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Proficient in Google Suite; experience with AS400 or similar systems is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Mobility: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift) within a warehouse and loading dock environment.
- Desk & Computer Work: Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing clerical duties, including working on a computer, reviewing load documentation, and coordinating routing schedules.
- Lifting: Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 25 pounds frequently.
- Posture & Movement: Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead or below waist level to access shipping materials, trailers, or documentation stations.
- Manual Dexterity: Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate computers, scanners, and office equipment, as well as handle load documentation and labels.
- Visual & Auditory Requirements: Must have visual acuity to read labels, load plans, and routing documents, and auditory ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced, sometimes noisy environment.
Working Conditions:
- Work Environment: The role is performed in both office and warehouse settings. Time is typically split between a desk-based environment for administrative tasks and active areas such as loading docks, staging zones, and trailer yards.
- Temperature Exposure: May be exposed to varying temperatures depending on seasonal weather and building conditions–this includes cold, heat, and occasional humidity when working near open dock doors or outside trailers.
- Noise Level: The warehouse environment can be noisy due to forklifts, pallet jacks, trailer activity, and communication equipment. Hearing protection may be required in certain areas.
- Pace & Pressure: This is a fast-paced role with time-sensitive deadlines. Workload may increase during peak shipping seasons or in response to unexpected delays or changes in routing.
- Schedule: Flexibility to work extended hours, nights, weekends, or holidays as needed, depending on shipping schedules and operational demands.
- Safety Requirements: Must adhere to all company safety policies, wear required PPE (such as safety vests, steel-toe footwear, and hearing protection), and participate in safety trainings.
- Equipment Use: Regular use of computers, printers, handheld scanners, two-way radios, and occasional use of basic material handling tools.
Hourly Range: $28.00–$32.00 (DOE)
Schedule: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday–Thursday
Location: In-Person (must report to the office), Brisbane CA
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (after completion of 60-day introductory period)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with Employer Matching (after 6 months of continuous service)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Employee Anniversary Bonus (5-year increments)
- Employer-Paid Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits
- Profit Sharing (after 1 year of continuous service)
BiRite is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Requirements: